DISCOSweb API howto

Get an account

If you are a satellite operator and would like to use DISCOS object data for operational purposes, e.g. automated collision avoidance implementations, you can apply for a DISCOSweb API account. To do so, please write an email to space.debris.support_at_esa.int including your background and intended use of the DISCOSweb API.

If you do not qualify for a DISCOSweb API account, you can still register for the web interface.

Object API

The API is available at /api/objects/ and can be queried with the HTTP GET method. To authenticate, use Basic HTTP authentication.

Querying single objects

Single objects can be queried by DISCOS ID, the identifier used by the DISCOS catalogue, as follows:

Errors

When querying a non-existent object with a single object query, a 404 with no content is returned. With a multiple object query, the non-existent object is just missing in the results. For example, the query